Kitesurfing Lessons & Trips in Switzerland and Sicily

Kitesurfing Lessons

I am giving kitesurfing lessons during the summer months in Sicily (Lo Stagnone Lagoon) and Switzerland. I prefer and highly recommend to do your first lessons in Sicily where are the best, easiest and safest conditions for beginners. The learning curve is much faster and you can safe your time, straggling and money. The closest airport where we can pick you up is Trapani (10 min. from the kite spot) or Palermo (1 hour by car for 50 Euro).

I will be happy to teach you also in Switzerland or anywhere around in a reasonable distance if you decide so. The date and place would have to be discussed and decided upon the conditions.

I can teach adults and kids from 10 years up (always depends on the kid's weight and mental maturity)

I speak english, german, czech, slovak and mandarin

The season is from 1st April till the end of October

Lagoon Lo Stagnone offers ideal conditions for beginners thanks to the shallow and flat water. The learning progress is much faster than in other spots

The kite center services available for our students the whole time for free

For the very beginners we recommend 3 - 4 days course to learn all basics and be able to ride even up wind (Always depends on students abilities)

If you had some lessons in the past we will check your level and will continue upon your abilities and wishes

Professional IKO Level 2 instructor

During the lessons you will be using new equipment from Ozone, Mystic and Future Kiting

Available Lessons

Kitesurfing Lessons Program

Level 1 Kiteboarder program
First things first! At this level, you will practice various skills on land that will transfer to the water in the end of the lesson. Skills covered include assessing the wind and the physical location, using the safety systems, managing proper equipment setup and controlling the training kite.
Entry level
Anyone can complete this level. We can teach adults and kids from 10 years up (always depends on the kid’s weight and mental maturity). Need to be physically healthy.
Achievement
Become certified up to level 1 with the IKO Member Card.
You have been introduced to the sport and are now ready to continue learning safely.

Level 2 Kiteboarder program
Time to get wet! Here you will practice the skilles learned in level 1, this time with full power. Your instructor will show you how to gain power and drag with control both down and upwind. Once you have these skills mastered, you'll be ready to try out some water starts on the board.
Entry level
Kiteboarder level 1 or equivalent skill level. Be able to swim.
Achievement
Become certified up to level 2 with the IKO Member Card.
You will have the chance to rent equipment and practice under supervision.

Level 3 Kiteboarder program
Now you are rocking! Your instructor can start to fine tune your style until riding upwind is second nature. You will also practice riding toe side and can attempt your first jump. This level focuses on advanced skills that will help you achieve independence in the water.
Entry level
Kiteboarder level 2 or equivalent skill level
Achievement
Become certified up to level 3 with the IKO Member Card.
After completing this level you will be an independent kiteboarder with the ability to purchase your own equipment and have accesss to the advanced clinic program. With a bit more practice you can even become an assistant instructor!

5 Days Course

1 Hour Lesson

In case of bad wind conditions your unused hours will be automatically transfered to the next day. If you will be not able to finish your course due the bad wind conditions before the end of your stay we will pay you back money for unspent kitesurfing lessons.

Kite center Lo Stagnone (Sicily)

Lagoon Lo Stagnone is in the west part of Sicily island close to Trapani and just 10 min. by car from the Trapani airport. Thanks to the shallow and flat water the lagoon offers perfect conditions for kitesurfing lessons, beginners but also freestyle or just freeride cruising among the close by islands.

1 - 4 days

€12

5 - 7 days

€20

8 - 14 days

€35

15 - 30 days

€60

Kite Spot Lo Stagnone Lagoon

Lagoon Lo Stagnone is situated in the west part of Sicily Island in between Trapani and Marsala cities. The Lagoon is determinated by a long island from the north west called Isola Grande. The Water is flat and its depth is usually in between 30 and 150 cm. You can always walk back to the beach if needed. The bottom is a mix of sand and mud. Further from the beach is growing grass and some sea weed. You can always walk back to the beach if needed.
Lo Stagnone is one of the most famous kitesurfing spots in Italy. Also the PKRA competition took a part here.

Equipment Rental

Complete

€60day

€404 hours

Kite Ozone Catalyst

Kiteboard

Harness

Kite

€50day

€304 hours

Ozone Catalyst

6,8,10,12,14 m

17 m Zephyre

Board

€13day

Kiteboard RL

124 - 160 cm

Others

€7day

Wetsuit

Harness

Accommodation

Accommodation is chosen strategically 10 min away from the airport in a traditional village Birgi Vecchi surrounded by vineyards with a typical domestic atmosphere. Local residents are very kind and friendly. Lagoon for kiteboarding and kiteboarding courses are located within 15 minutes walk. Closest beaches for families with children are located apx. 3 km away. There you can enjoy the clear open sea.

Birgi Vecchi is a country side and the nearest city is Marsala- 15km, Trapani- 20km. The nearest shop is 3-4km. We recommend to rent a car in case you are a family or a bigger group.

The kite house is ideal for kiters, kitersess, individuals, groups of kiters or families that would like to enjoy their holiday all inclusive…

The house is located about 1km from Lo Stagnone lagoon, among vineyards and the old manors that creates the right Sicilian atmosphere with all you would like to feel.

The house is divided into 2 separated units with private entrances, each unit is for 6 people. The house can comfortably hold individuals as well as couples, families up to 4 or groups up to 14 kiters. The house can be arbitrarily divided according to the demands of the guests or the individuals can share the rooms together …

2 x 3-bed rooms with shared bathroom

1 x 4-bed room with shared bathroom

1 x 2-bed rooms with shared bathroom

2 x bathroom with toilet

Lounge with a mini kitchen, TV or video projection

Year-round free storage for your kiting equipment

Wifi Zone

Outdoor chillout zone

You can use our garden (800 m2) for relaxation and other outdoor activities

Persons

Apartment with garden

Towels, bedclothes, transport from and to the Trapani airport.
Palermo airport pick up is 50 €/ 1 way.

Weather Forecast

Webcam

Why to Choose Us

Many years experiences teaching kitesurfing, snowkiting, snowboarding

Affiliated kite centers around the whole globe

Connected directly to kitesurfing brands, pro riders, kite centers

Experienced IKO Level 2 Instructor

I do it more for fun than the money!

What our clients say

Course w/ Iggy (Flyin’CircusKiteboarding) @ KiteSeason spot, Sicily

The spot is located by the shallow but large lagoon near Trapani (Sicily, IT) so there was no deep water what’s a great option for beginners. The spot was well equipted by latest kites, boards and everything you need for the kiting. Everybody would have a great background there. Iggy is a pro instructor with, the whole course he had smile on his face and calmly interacted in every situation. He explained everything and learning from him was easy-to-follow. I did a great progress and started to ride within the first day of the course. The second day was about riding, upwind riding and turning.

Ales

I would give more than 5 stars if i could

I had an amazing kite experience and every single day I made an improvement – not because i would be talented, but because Iggy is a great kite instructor – he was always willing to answer any questions I had and his optimism kept me going even if I felt it wouldn’t be possible. The whole course was led very professionally with an emphasis on safety and also the overall atmosphere was always relaxed and fun. I admire the patience Iggy had with me and I would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn kiteboarding in no time.

sk8nooky

kite course in Lo Stagnone Sicily

From scratch to level 3, I made a big progress in one week, with instructor Iggy. Teaching in English was perfect.

igoriko

Lo Stagnone / Kiteseason center – excellent location, excellent team of instructors
I have particiated kite course at Sicilia with Kiteseason kiteschool. They provided excelent service and transfer of knoledge from instructur to me, that I was kiting second day. I would like to return soon for fun and to enjoy new knowledge.

jirkas

Fantastic, professional

The course was done with very friendly and professional approach. My instructor was very nice and pationed, what allowed me to progress pretty fast. I really enjoyed very much and would recommend Iggy and the whole team to everyone. Great experience. Thank you. Martin